MEDITATOR

Progressive Metalcore

Stage Presence: Engaging and ActiveCrowd: Full Room, MoshingNotes: This was their debut show! If it's a precursor for what they do next, they're worth keeping up with. Stay Connected:Instagram, Website

PEPPER SAID

Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Pop

Stage Presence: Comfortable, Lively, DancingCrowd: Full Room, EngagedNotes: This was her first full-band show, but they sounded like they had been playing together for a long time. I love that there was a stripped down song in the set where she displayed her roots as a singer/songwriter and got vulnerable with the crowd.Stay Connected:Instagram, Facebook, Website

CENTER MUST HOLD

Heavy Metal

Stage Presence: Primal, PassionateCrowd: Moshing, Head-bangingNotes: This is a tight band who knows how to make an entrance and be remembered! The lead singer wears black and red face/body paint, and drinks from a horn attached to his belt throughout the set! Worth it.Stay Connected: Facebook, Youtube

Her latest single, “Calm Rage” sent shivers down my spine when I first heard it. The raw intensity of the lyrics paired with the cinematic style of production immediately flooded my mind with images that should be found only in a Hollywood thriller.

"I never want to create music that does not make people feel free. My hope and prayer is that people, no matter their background, can listen to my music and not only relate, but feel inspired and know there is hope."

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Her latest single, “Calm Rage” sent shivers down my spine when I first heard it. The raw intensity of the lyrics paired with the cinematic style of production immediately flooded my mind with images that should be found only in a Hollywood thriller.

"I never want to create music that does not make people feel free. My hope and prayer is that people, no matter their background, can listen to my music and not only relate, but feel inspired and know there is hope."